Thomas Muirhead Flett (28 July 1923 – 13 February 1976) was an English mathematician at Sheffield University working on analysis.[1][2]
Thomas Muirhead Flett | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 July 1923 |
| Died | 13 February 1976 (aged 52) |
| Nationality | British |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
Biography
editThomas Muirhead Flett was born on 28 July 1923, in London, England, when his parents moved from Scotland to London. At age 11, he won a scholarship by the County of Middlesex from a state primary school to University College School (U.C.S.), Hampstead.[2]
Career
editFlett was first employed as a laboratory assistant in Post Office Research Station at Dollis Hill. While working, he studied part-time at Acton Technical College and obtained first class Honours in the London University B.Sc. general Degree in Mathematics and Physics. After working in the Post Office Research Station for three years, Flett worked as a research physicist at Simmonds Aerocessories in Brentford for two years. In 1945, pursuing his interest in Mathematics at Chelsea Polytechnic, he obtained class Honours in the B.Sc. Special Degree in Mathematics. In 1946, he obtained a mark in optional subjects, and in 1947, he was awarded for M.Sc. in Mathematics of London University.[2]
References
edit- ^ Thomas Muirhead Flett at the Mathematics Genealogy Project
- ^ a b c Taylor, S.J. (1977). "Thomas Muirhead Flett". Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society. 9 (3). London Mathematical Society: 330–339. doi:10.1112/blms/9.3.330. ISSN 1469-2120.